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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    BricsCAD

    Score10 out of 10
    		N/ABricsCAD is a computer-aided design (CAD) toolkit, supporting 2D drawing, 3D modeling and visualizations, and is customizable as well as compatible with many 3rd party applications, developed by Belgian company Bricsys, a Hexagon company since late 2018.

    $314

    per year

    Vectorworks Architect

    		N/AN/AVectorworks Architect allows users to sketch, model, and document in a fully integrated workflow with a design-centric BIM solution. The solution supports 2D graphics, 3D modeling, and visualization tools, and is built to deliver absolute creative expression and maximum efficiency.

    $153

    per month

    Pricing
    BricsCADVectorworks Architect
    Editions & Modules
    BricsCAD Lite
    $590
    one-time fee
    BricsCAD Pro
    $1,265
    one-time fee
    BricsCAD Mechanical
    $1,780
    one-time fee
    BricsCAD BIM
    $1,890
    one-time fee
    BricsCAD Ultimate
    $2,100
    one-time fee
    Annual Subscription
    $127.50
    per month per user
    Monthly Subscription
    $153
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    BricsCADVectorworks Architect
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—$153/M: 2 GB of cloud storage, Basic tech support, Immediate access to new versions $128/M: $1530 billed annually | Save $306 over the monthly plan, 2 GB of cloud storage, Basic tech support, Immediate access to new versions
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    Features
    BricsCADVectorworks Architect
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of BricsCAD and Vectorworks Architect
    Feature
    BricsCAD
    8.4
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Vectorworks Architect
    -
    Ratings
    3D Modeling9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    2D Drafting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Parametric Design7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    BricsCADVectorworks Architect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
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    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    BricsCADVectorworks Architect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Hexagon AB
    SMBs who do want to minimse their involvement with expensinve, inconvenient and bloated Autodesk products will find lots to love. The only hinderence is the market share of Autodesk means some 3rd party developers will not support it unfortunately, but it has it's own solutions to many things users of the AutoCAD ecosystem currenrtly rely on.
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    Pros
    Hexagon AB
    • 3D Modeling
    • Machine learning / A.I.-assisted feature named PROPAGATE.
    Incentivized
    Laurel Lewing Tchuembou
    Civil Engineer
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    Vectorworks, Inc.
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    Cons
    Hexagon AB
    • there is not full compatibility with dynamic blocks but it isn't so bad -we can create them in AutoCAD and use them to some extent anyway
    • it doesn't look as "sexy" and the interface looks kinda orimitive in some screens but the functionality is all there and the some
    • there is the hurdle of users thinking they are getting a lesser product so more marketing pozazz is needed to get the message over it is a very capable product
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    Vectorworks, Inc.
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    Usability
    Hexagon AB
    it's exteremly useable. AutoCAD users will carry over many eisting skills and learn some new ones on the cross over. It's fast adn lightweight meaning ot can be run on just about any PC. The help and support are realy good and problems are usually responded to within a day by experts.
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    Vectorworks, Inc.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Hexagon AB
    Very cost-effective solution, it even supports pointclouds natively and is something we will investigate further as time goes on and may in fact utilise it to replace AutoCAD with 3rd party add-ins at some point in the future, and we hope it can further reduce costs in the long-run as it continues to develop and mature.
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    Vectorworks, Inc.
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    Return on Investment
    Hexagon AB
    • Evaluation and budget management
    • Better monitoring of projects
    • Respect of execution deadlines
    Incentivized
    Laurel Lewing Tchuembou
    Civil Engineer
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    Vectorworks, Inc.
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    ScreenShots

    Vectorworks Architect Screenshots

    Screenshot of Vectorworks Architect 2025Screenshot of where the user has the ability to select multiple walls and apply surface finishes in a single operation. From here, users can manage, annotate, and create reports with customizable project finishes and data visualization to help streamline the documentation process.Screenshot of where to assign classifications to Vectorworks objects and sub-parts and manage them centrally with a rules-and-criteria-based system. This helps save time and reduce risk for errors with automated application of local and national classification standards in a BIM collaboration and specification writing workflow.Screenshot of a tool that balances automation with customization, used to create finely detailed countertops and achieve quality visuals and reports. Users can manage countertops across projects with customizable styles and find superior control of design features like overhangs and backsplashes. With efficient modeling and automatic hole cuts, time becomes available to create without having to worry about manual processes.Screenshot of an example of the one-click navigation that allows for instant access to all views of a model and interactive model orbiting with click-dragging. The optional display of XYZ axes, compass direction, and working planes help orient and navigate the model.Screenshot of where to show, ghost, hide, or isolate specific objects with individual visibility control. Navigate to specific parts of the model by isolating objects and create custom drawings or viewports to clearly communicate design intent. Apply object visibility directly within the design layer or save it to viewports and data visualizations. Find fast, flexible workflows, while also working harmoniously with Class and Layer visibilities.